My son would like to build a free standing climbing wall in his bedroom. Calculating the weight using board feet, moisture content, fasteners, holds and so forth the entire project would come in about 650 lbs. The weight will go down over time as the moisture content of the wood decreases
The wall will cover an area that is 10’x8’. His room is on the second floor and will also contain his mattress within the same 10x8 area (he will use it as a crash pad as well as sleeping area.) The bed weighs around 100 lbs.
The added, and difficult to estimate, issues is that of a human body falling off the wall from time to time and the weight of that impact on the floor.
I want to support my son in his desire to plan and build something, but do not want to damage the integrity of the floor/ceiling/house.
Any input you can offer would be much appreciated.
Almosthip
Dec 28, 20 5:10 pm
I would consult your local structural engineer. No one here can offer you free advice on this. It may be free to you but could cost them their licenses. Just not worth it.
Non Sequitur
Dec 29, 20 9:34 am
what happened to your earlier post?
citizen
Dec 29, 20 1:32 pm
Maybe our comments didn't pass muster?
apscoradiales
Dec 29, 20 1:59 pm
I can still see it down below.
proto
Dec 29, 20 12:55 pm
also kinda depends on how the room is constructed (what era construction? what flr is it on? which walls are bearing walls? etc)
talk to a local engineer -- maybe your friend network has an engineer in it?
proto
Dec 29, 20 1:09 pm
we did a pandemic climbing wall too...in a breezeway (exterior but covered)...aint cheap esp when you start adding up holds & pads
My son would like to build a free standing climbing wall in his bedroom. Calculating the weight using board feet, moisture content, fasteners, holds and so forth the entire project would come in about 650 lbs. The weight will go down over time as the moisture content of the wood decreases
The wall will cover an area that is 10’x8’. His room is on the second floor and will also contain his mattress within the same 10x8 area (he will use it as a crash pad as well as sleeping area.) The bed weighs around 100 lbs.
The added, and difficult to estimate, issues is that of a human body falling off the wall from time to time and the weight of that impact on the floor.
I want to support my son in his desire to plan and build something, but do not want to damage the integrity of the floor/ceiling/house.
Any input you can offer would be much appreciated.
I would consult your local structural engineer. No one here can offer you free advice on this. It may be free to you but could cost them their licenses. Just not worth it.
what happened to your earlier post?
Maybe our comments didn't pass muster?
I can still see it down below.
also kinda depends on how the room is constructed (what era construction? what flr is it on? which walls are bearing walls? etc)
talk to a local engineer -- maybe your friend network has an engineer in it?
we did a pandemic climbing wall too...in a breezeway (exterior but covered)...aint cheap esp when you start adding up holds & pads